Episode Highlights:
– It’s important to get young kids to fall in love with movement.
– It’s crucial to build confidence at the middle school level. Motivation by education.
– At what age should students start lifting weights?
– Top priorities for teaching strength and conditioning to athletes.
– How do you get the best effort from your students?
I’ve been in many schools in my career, and one of the things I always like to take note of is what kind of relationship does the PE teacher have with the classroom teacher? Let me tell you a little bit more about where I’m going with this.
COVID-19 has created many challenges for physical education teachers in a virtual or hybrid setting. This month’s Huddle focuses on those challenges including large class sizes, minimal equipment, securing technology through grant funding, to increasing communication among fellow physical educators. In addition, motivating students in a virtual setting is an ongoing issue that continues to challenge teachers. Join us for a Huddle that will be hands-on and practical and about issues that impact the entire profession.
Dr. Jo Anne Owens-Nausler (Dr. Jo) has been an educator and administrator for nearly half a century. She is a past-president of AAHPERD (SHAPE America) and a featured speaker promoting physical activity and emotional health and stability. Join us for a high energy presentation, with action solutions, that will help you continue to be “YOUR BEST YOU!” during this difficult time. Topics include (1) Outlets and Solitude, (2) Thoughtful Gestures, (3) Attitude and Gratitude, and (4) Bucket Fillers.
A primary job of the physical education teacher is to improve student behavior. Here are a couple of thoughts about how to do it.
Different viewpoints are necessary as we move through the pandemic and begin hybrid and face-to-face schooling. Physical education is often on the perimeter of the area looking in at all the classroom teachers. Prepare to hear from two experienced supervisors of physical education as they share their thoughts and recommendations. This episode of The PE Huddle will cover going back to school, virtual physical education, challenges of leading physical education during times of crisis, and maintaining teacher morale.
It’s back-to-school time and COVID-19 is still impacting the flow of education. Teachers are dealing with different instructional models designed to educate in a safe environment. This PE Huddle will feature a national view of how schools across the country are focusing on the social and emotional needs of teachers, students, and parents as they cope with COVID.
* Gopher recently released a new program for the fall called My PE. My PE offers personal equipment packs and activities designed for teaching PE
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